Today's harvest - Page 8

ginger2778 · February 20, 2015

Thanks for the inquiries, the overnight didn't go to freezing, so I am very hopeful that they'll make it, but I bet there will be some leaf and blossom damage. This was the coldest night we have had in over 4 years! I was up at 5 and watering before daylight to warm the roots. I used tap water, which comes out of the pipes at 63 degrees. Got everything watered, then went inside for a very welcome hot cuppa! This cold snap isn't supposed to last long, it will go to 72 today with bright dun, and the overnight low will be in the 50s, which is fine.

Newest thing, something is devouring my ripening fruits, so my husband set an infrared camera out. It's a rat! Time to put out the have a heart with peanut butter in it!

Everyone, please stay warm and safe.

Starlight · February 20, 2015

Marsha... Glad to know that your plants have survived. I was sitting at 23F here about an hour ago. And they say this is the South.

Just found this thread. I am drooling and drooling over your pics and also I am enjoying your evaluations too. It is nice to know ahead of time to possibly expect as far as taste goes.

Really enjoyed your very first pic too. Such an array of colors and sizes.

I am so excited for this year and trying to grow some of these new to me heirlooms. Just hope mine look half as good.

Keep bringing the pics, please.

February 20, 2015	#106
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	Thanks for the inquiries, the overnight didn't go to freezing, so I am very hopeful that they'll make it, but I bet there will be some leaf and blossom damage. This was the coldest night we have had in over 4 years! I was up at 5 and watering before daylight to warm the roots. I used tap water, which comes out of the pipes at 63 degrees. Got everything watered, then went inside for a very welcome hot cuppa! This cold snap isn't supposed to last long, it will go to 72 today with bright dun, and the overnight low will be in the 50s, which is fine. Newest thing, something is devouring my ripening fruits, so my husband set an infrared camera out. It's a rat! Time to put out the have a heart with peanut butter in it! Everyone, please stay warm and safe.

February 20, 2015	#107
Starlight Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: AL Posts: 1,993	Marsha... Glad to know that your plants have survived. I was sitting at 23F here about an hour ago. And they say this is the South. Just found this thread. I am drooling and drooling over your pics and also I am enjoying your evaluations too. It is nice to know ahead of time to possibly expect as far as taste goes. Really enjoyed your very first pic too. Such an array of colors and sizes. I am so excited for this year and trying to grow some of these new to me heirlooms. Just hope mine look half as good. Keep bringing the pics, please.